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    How much dedicated MB do these Cards have?!

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by thatrussianruf, Feb 19, 2008.

  1. thatrussianruf

    thatrussianruf Newbie

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    I've been trying to figure it out but i keep finding different things,
    How much actual dedicated memory do the Nvidia Geforce 8400M GS, 8600M GS, and 8600GT have?
     
    thatrussianruf, Feb 19, 2008
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  2. narsnail

    narsnail Notebook Prophet

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    8400M ranges from 64 to 128MB i think, the 8600gs and GT range from 128mb to 512mb.
     
    narsnail, Feb 19, 2008
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  3. Elrabin

    Elrabin Notebook Enthusiast

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    Depends on the laptop in question.

    8400m GS can have either 64 or 128 meg

    8600m GS i've seen have 128 or 256

    8600m GT i've seen have 128, 256, 512.

    On any model, try to make sure you get GDDR3 memory. If its a choice between a 256 meg GDDR3 and a 512 meg GDDR2, take the GDDR3 card, they're substantially faster.
     
    Elrabin, Feb 19, 2008
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  4. silentnite2608

    silentnite2608 Notebook Evangelist

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    I ddr3 is faster to a point.
    I enjoy my overclocked 8600M Gt
     
    silentnite2608, Feb 19, 2008
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